Dr. Kevin Lynn Boyd, MS, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1790804177
About This Provider
Dr. Kevin Boyd, MS, DDS, is a board-certified pediatric dentist and the founder of Dentistry For Children in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. He is recognized nationally as a pioneer in airway-focused orthodontics, a discipline that connects jaw development, nasal breathing, and long-term health outcomes in children. Dr. Boyd serves as an attending instructor for the pediatric dentistry residency program at Lurie Children's Hospital and as a dental consultant to its Sleep Medicine service, placing him at the intersection of clinical practice and academic research. His philosophy holds that healthy teeth alone are not enough: proper facial structure, open airways, and balanced development are equally critical to a child's well-being. His two-phase orthodontic model starts with jaw expansion to create room for erupting teeth and to support airway health, then refines tooth alignment in a second phase. Airway screenings begin as early as six months of age. Families consistently describe Dr. Boyd as knowledgeable, humble, and deeply passionate about whole-child health. He brings specialized expertise for children with Down Syndrome, autism, sensory integration disorders, and craniofacial conditions, making Dentistry For Children one of Chicago's most capable settings for complex pediatric dental care.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Specialty license in Pediatric Dentistry from University of Iowa
- DDS degree
- MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Michigan State University
Credential: MS, DDS
NPI registered: 03/28/2007
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Areas of Focus
Beyond the Office
Attending instructor for the residency-training program in Pediatric Dentistry at Lurie Children's Hospital
Dental consultant to the Sleep Medicine service at Lurie Children's Hospital
Lectures worldwide on Early Childhood Malocclusion, pediatric sleep breathing hygiene, and Evolutionary Oral Medicine
Married with two adult daughters
Enjoys tennis, skiing, and sailing
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